He met with Qi Xianzhao and other senior managers, keeping busy until after 8 PM.
Lin Yi didn’t go home alone, he took Qi Xianzhao and Tian Yan to a street stall to relax a bit.
Visiting such a place was rare, everyone was very relaxed.
"It’s a special period now; is anyone’s mind wavering?"
"Not only not wavering, they’re all kind of excited," Tian Yan said.
"Excited?"
Lin Yi was bemused, "Something big’s happened, and they’re excited? Are they hoping the company goes bust?"
"Not at all."
Tian Yan laughed and said:
"Didn’t such things happen before? In the end, we turned danger into safety, and we had a beautiful comeback. They feel the situation might be similar this time; Lingyun Group could get even better."
"These people really have no fear because of their ignorance," Lin Yi said with a laugh.
"They’re confident in you," Qi Xianzhao said.
"That’s normal, I think," Tian Yan said laughing:
"Not just them, even I have absolute faith in Director Lin."
"Director Lin, do you have any plans now?" Qi Xianzhao asked.
"I do, but can’t implement them yet; just waiting for the Kaijie Group to make a move."
"Will the officials lift the ban?"
"Possibly, but I’m not sure."
Lin Yi said:
"We’re very passive, any counterattack would just pull them into the trouble, nobody wins, and the talk of climbing higher is somewhat exaggerated."
"Seems like focusing on the domestic market is the way forward."
"Yes, once they can’t take it, the ban will naturally lift."
Ring, ring, ring—
Just as they were speaking, Qi Xianzhao’s phone rang.
"Okay, got it."
After picking up the phone for a few seconds, Qi Xianzhao hung up, his face looking grim.
"Director Lin, the Kaijie Group announced they’re teaming up with Synopsys and three other companies to develop high-process chips together."
"They’re trying to strike while the iron’s hot," Tian said with a cold face.
"I’ve been waiting for this news."
Lin Yi stretched, chuckling, "Everyone get ready; from now, it’s time to sound the horn for our counterattack."
Both turned to Lin Yi.
Not understanding what he meant.
Ring, ring, ring—
Then Tian Yan’s phone also rang.
After picking up, Tian Yan was visibly agitated.
"Nonsense, there is no such thing; tell the PR to handle it quickly; if not, send a legal letter!"
Seeing Tian Yan so agitated, Qi Xianzhao looked at her.
Quietly lit a cigarette, staying silent, waiting for her to finish the call.
"At this crucial moment, not a single mistake can be made; we must find those spreading rumors!"
After leaving some instructions, Tian Yan hung up.
"What happened?" Qi Xianzhao asked.
"Someone online is saying we’re going to provide the Beautiful Country’s officials with core lithography machine and chip data, it’s complete nonsense."
"It’s likely news from Kaijie Group to disrupt morale," Qi Xianzhao said.
"It wasn’t them; it was me."
"Huh?"
Both looked at Lin Yi.
"What’s this move?"
"Reverse move, or you could say an old trick."
The two were baffled, still not getting it.
Lin Yi glanced at the two.
Whispered:
"Short selling."